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Indoor hall scene with several people in conversation near a gold-and-red throne with green foliage and white draping behind it. A man in a red-and-gold-bordered saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold bracelet on his arm, gestures while speaking to a man in a white shirt holding a folded cloth. Other people in white and saffron stand nearby, a man in white wears a white forehead band, and a camera on a tripod and a large screen showing a deity image are visible in the background. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewelry, rudraksha mala, saffron-gold clothing) is the figure in the centre speaking with the visitor.

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September 15 20132013-09-15July 16 20132013-07-16A photograph inside a hall with a red-curtained stage, blue-and-white floor mats and small brass oil lamps set on the floor. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange sannyasi wrap with a gold-coloured border and a long rudraksha mala greets a shorter man in a white shirt and white dhoti, placing his hand on the man's shoulder. The man in white has a shaved-looking head with vertical tilak marks. Behind them stands a man in white with tilak, and at right a man in an orange-brown wrap holds a rudraksha mala. A video screen at left shows a seated figure in orange. A gilded deity murti and floral decorations sit on the stage at right.2013-09-27A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall. A man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left, holding a folded gold cloth over a decorated object with white and coloured beadwork and a pearl-like hanging element, and offers it toward a figure in saffron-orange ceremonial dress with a gold-embroidered border, long hair tied back, a gold crown, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured shawl. That figure may be a person, based on the long hair, gold crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, but the identification is uncertain from appearance. Beside them, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with a beaded mala and white markings on his arm stands at left, and a woman in an orange sari with a mala watches at right. Potted plants and white draped pillars decorate the background.2013-09-15Indoor hall with a red curtain backdrop and a golden throne in the background. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments stands at the centre, smiling and raising his hand in a blessing gesture toward a row of people. Probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, is shown receiving greetings. On the left, an older man in white with a rudraksha mala and a younger man in white shirt press their palms together in namaste. A priest with white tripundra markings and a white-clad attendant stand behind. A camera on a tripod and a video camera at right record the scene.2013-10-02A photograph inside an ornate hall with a white ceiling, hanging fans and a maroon drape. A man with long swept-back hair wears a maroon-and-saffron dhoti-style wrap, a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and raises his hand to touch the forehead of a bespectacled devotee in a white shirt, who has his palms joined. Behind them stands a white-clad attendant holding a green-and-silver tray. Other devotees in white and in pink saris and gold jewellery watch, and a child in pink sits to the right. A decorated golden seat with a tall back and a large portrait screen appear in the background. A camera is visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the man giving blessings, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron-and-maroon wrap, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, in the role of giving blessing to a devotee.2013-09-15Indoor photo in a hall with white tiled floor and a shrine backdrop with a golden throne and deity murti at the far end. A man with long hair tied back, gold beaded necklace and bangles, wearing a saffron-orange and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, extends his hand in blessing toward a line of devotees. Several people stand with palms joined in anjali; a shaved-headed devotee in orange with rudraksha beads and a man in a blue checked shirt are nearest. A woman in white with glasses stands at right. Cameras, a tripod, and stanchions line the aisle.2013-10-29September 13 20132013-09-13Indoor photo in a hall with white ceiling fans and red-curtained backdrop. On the right, a smiling man with hair in a bun wears a red-and-saffron garment, a rudraksha mala and a long bead necklace, and bead bands on his upper arms; he gestures with an open hand toward a man on the left in an orange-and-blue striped polo holding his palms together in anjali. Between them, a man in a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a man in a navy striped shirt look on. Behind, saffron-robed figures, white-clad attendees and a few seated people line a rope-railed walkway. Appearance-based label: a person, the man in red-and-saffron with rudraksha mala and bead necklace, greeting devotees.2013-09-15Photograph of an indoor hall with a white projection screen and a backdrop painting of a temple gateway with colourful pillars, a standing deity murti and a kalasha-like ornament. On the right, a man with a bare upper body and a bun wears a rust-red and gold dhoti-style cloth, a long gold bead mala and gold bangles; he smiles and raises one hand in greeting. Several people in white ritual clothes stand at left with palms pressed together, including a man in a red shawl and a man with a white forehead marking. A woman in white and a pillar with a camera on a tripod are visible at right. a person: the greeting figure in rust-red and gold clothing with a gold bead necklace and bun fits the page's a person identification, though appearance alone is not conclusive.2013-11-03March 27 20132013-03-27A photograph of an indoor hall with pink walls, pink curtains and a framed portrait on the wall. On the right, a bare-shouldered figure in an orange-red cloth with a long coiled beaded necklace, dark hair swept back, a red forehead mark and gold earrings, is turned toward a group, gesturing with one hand. Facing this figure are three men: on the left a man in a white shirt with a forehead mark and a red wristband, in the centre a shaved-headed man in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala, and a bald older man in a pink shirt with hands clasped. Background figures in white and orange are partly visible. A red-cloth-covered table edge is at lower left.2013-04-12